Food PreferenceWP23_HabEatNCT01910922
Effect of Learning on Vegetable Acceptance by Toddlers
An observational study of Food Preference, run by Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to understand the formation of food preferences from an early age. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 months to 3 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Food Preference
- How many people
- 160 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- Sep 2010to Jun 2011
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 17 months to 3 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Children 2-3 years olds attending nurseries in Dijon city
Who may be able to join
- children between 2 and 3 years,
- attending daycares
- returned signed consent form parents
Who cannot join
- children with food allergies or manifestations, chronic disease
- or being preterm (<36 weeks gestational age at birth)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Learning Mechanisms of Food Preferences in 2-3 y. o. Toddlers in Nurseries
The aim of this study is to understand the formation of food preferences from an early age.
Read the detailed description
The main purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of two mechanisms (mere exposure, flavour-flavour learning) in the short and medium term (up to six months after the learning phase) on 2-3 year-old children's vegetable acceptance. the research is conducted on children aged 2 to 3 years in daycares.
- Conditions
- Food Preference
- Keywords
- vegetable acceptance, vegetable intake, vegetable liking, learning mechanisms, repeated exposure to flavor, flavor learning, replace salt with spice
- Medical subject headings
- Food Preferences
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated exposure Group (RE) | Exposure to basic salsify puree during E1-E8 | |
| Flavour-flavour learning-salt (FFL-S) | Exposure to salty salsify puree during E1-E8 | |
| Flavour-flavour learning-nutmeg (FFL-N) | Exposure to nutmeg-flavored salsify puree during E1-E8 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Vegetable intake and liking
Measure of salsify and carrot puree intake and liking by toddlers at lunch, at pre-exposure before the exposure phase
Measured: baseline = Pre-exposure at one week before the beginning of the experimental manipulation (i.e. exposure phase)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jul 2013 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2010
- Primary completionJun 2011
- Study completionJun 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Food PreferenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case crossover
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 160 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- European Union
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sophie Nicklaus, PhD, Principal investigator, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'EnvironnementSylvie Issanchou, PhD, Study director, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01910922
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- habeat_wp2.3
- Other IDs
- FP7/2007-2010
- Acronym
- WP23_HabEat
- Status last verified
- Jul 2013
- First submitted
- 6 Apr 2011
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jul 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Learning Mechanisms of Food Preferences in 2-3 y. o. Toddlers in Nurseries
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01910922
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- WP23_HabEat / habeat_wp2.3
- Conditions
- Food Preference
- Keywords
- vegetable acceptance, vegetable intake, vegetable liking, learning mechanisms, repeated exposure to flavor, flavor learning, replace salt with spice
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 160 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'EnvironnementUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- European Union
- Study start
- Sep 2010
- Primary completion
- Jun 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jul 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to understand the formation of food preferences from an early age.
Detailed description
The main purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of two mechanisms (mere exposure, flavour-flavour learning) in the short and medium term (up to six months after the learning phase) on 2-3 year-old children's vegetable acceptance. the research is conducted on children aged 2 to 3 years in daycares.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case crossover
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated exposure Group (RE) | – | –Exposure to basic salsify puree during E1-E8 |
| Flavour-flavour learning-salt (FFL-S) | – | –Exposure to salty salsify puree during E1-E8 |
| Flavour-flavour learning-nutmeg (FFL-N) | – | –Exposure to nutmeg-flavored salsify puree during E1-E8 |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 months to 3 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Children 2-3 years olds attending nurseries in Dijon city
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- children between 2 and 3 years,
- attending daycares
- returned signed consent form parents
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- children with food allergies or manifestations, chronic disease
- or being preterm (<36 weeks gestational age at birth)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Vegetable intake and liking
Time frame: baseline = Pre-exposure at one week before the beginning of the experimental manipulation (i.e. exposure phase)
Measure of salsify and carrot puree intake and liking by toddlers at lunch, at pre-exposure before the exposure phase
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jul 2013.
- European projectLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sophie Nicklaus, PhD principal investigator
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
Sylvie Issanchou, PhD study director
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Food Preference, run by Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Vegetable intake and liking (time frame: baseline = Pre-exposure at one week before the beginning of the experimental manipulation (i.e. exposure phase)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jul 2013.